About Coon Creek (IL)
Number of accommodations: 179
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (272)
What Guests Are Saying
Coon Creek offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with clean facilities, well-maintained campgrounds, and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the picturesque views of Lake Shelbyville and the quiet atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature lovers. However, some concerns were raised about the lack of fish cleaning stations, narrow parking spaces, and the need for improved arrival hours for campers without reservations.
What Guests Are Saying
Coon Creek offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with clean facilities, well-maintained campgrounds, and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the picturesque views of Lake Shelbyville and the quiet atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature lovers. However, some concerns were raised about the lack of fish cleaning stations, narrow parking spaces, and the need for improved arrival hours for campers without reservations.
Review Summary
Jeff T
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: ALEG
We are very impressed with the campground. The sites are spacious, hook up is easy. The park is well maintained and it is very nice to walk the trails and watch the wildlife and birds. Our "neighbors" have been congenial and helpful sharing camping tips.
The rangers and staff have been most accommodating. We have one cute story to relate. One evening a pretty lab came to our door and started barking. Thinking she was lost my husband used our dog's leash to take her down to the ranger station only to find out that she lives on a nearby farm and comes over for visits. Needless to say we released her.
We had two separate instances of bad weather and both times we took shelter in the concrete bath house near us. There were quite a few of us in there but the storm passed and no great damage was done.
Our only suggestion would be to update these smaller bathrooms. They are in need of repair.
We intend to return to the campgrounds often. It is a short drive for us and we are familiar with the nearby towns.
Kevin B
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: ALEG
Our campsite was level with great shade. Plenty of room to park our boat along side our camper. We enjoyed watching the squirrels and deer around our campsite. The gate attendants were friendly and our checkin went without a hitch. We will definitely be back.
Todd P
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: ALEG
Nice Big campground with some very nice sites. Very clean and a friendly staff. Will definitely return next year 👍👍
Rick F
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: ALEG
Coon Creek is a very nice, clean campground. Large campsites, a little grocery store just outside the gate. They have a nice playground on the northside of the campground. The only thing I can say bad about our experience is the late check-in. Checkin is at 5 PM. But on the flip side, you don't have to get up and rush out of there. check out is at 4 PM. Make sure you have plenty of wood or blocks. Some of the sites are very uneven. But overall we will go back.
Sean O
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: ALEG
Great staff. Great location. Clean facilities. Went twice this year. Both experiences were a lot of fun. Will definitely be back in a few months when it warms up.
Sean O
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: ALEG
Great campground
Tom M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: ALEG
Great camping area with good access to water. Campsites are very nice and well taken care of. Staff helpful and friendly. Meet some nice people who were staying about two weeks like we did. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys camping. Another note there are other parks in area that are fun to go through, including good places to ride your bike, if enjoy that. We plan to go back in 2020. Tom
David S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 204, Loop: ELEG
Very pleasant for families.
Don E
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: ALEG
We love this place
Matt W
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: GLEG
Very nice Park and People.
Location Coon Creek (IL)
Address:
1989 State Hwy 16
Shelbyville, IL, 62565-9378
United States
From Shelbyville, Illinois: Go 4.5 miles north of Shelbyville on State Route 128 to County Road 1750 N. Turn right (east) and drive 0.9 miles to County Road 1900 E. Make a left (north) and go 0.35 mile to County Road 1785 N. Turn right (east) and drive 1.75 miles to County Road 2075 E. Turn right (south) and go 1.7 miles to the facility.
The campground is accessible via State Route 128, which connects to nearby roads including County Roads. There are no interstates or major highways within 25 miles of the location.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.4514 / -88.7625
Elevation: 203 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
4PM
General
- Attention – Customers who do not arrive at the campground by on the day after scheduled arrival date will be No Showed. Please Review the R1S No Show policy for complete details.
- Must have a reservation prior to setting up on site.
- Must check-in at fee booth during normal operation hours.
- No alcohol permitted in beach area.
- Tent camping is always permitted, but not recommended for some sites
- One RV and three tents or four tents per site
- Two RVs and six tents, or eight tents for double sites
- The banks are steep and it may be difficult to get to the water from many sites
- No outside firewood allowed; obtain or purchase firewood at or near your camping destination and burn it on-site; firewood can carry invasive insects and diseases that destroy forests; learn more
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Last updated: July 11, 2026
